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Patient education: Foot care for people with diabetes (Beyond the Basics)
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Poor circulation, nerve damage, and skin dryness are common complications in diabetes patients. Quitting smoking, regular foot exams and wearing properly fitted shoes are all important ways to prevent complications.
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athlete's foot, podiatrist, diabetic, nail care, diabetes, ulcer
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Rated on: 1/25/2017 10:24:27 AM
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